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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.17, 63.32 and 26.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.17, 63.32 and 26.91 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.17 : 63.32 = 26.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.17/63.32 = 26.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.17x = 63.32 × 26.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.17x = 1,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.81/42.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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