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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.22, 63.24 and 26.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.22, 63.24 and 26.20 is: 39.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.22 : 63.24 = 26.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.22/63.24 = 26.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.22x = 63.24 × 26.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.22x = 1,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656.89/42.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.24

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