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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.19, 63.29 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.19, 63.29 and 26.15 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.19 : 63.29 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.19/63.29 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.19x = 63.29 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.19x = 1,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655.03/42.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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