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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 63.30 and 26.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 63.30 and 26.21 is: 39.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 63.30 = 26.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/63.30 = 26.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 63.30 × 26.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 1,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659.09/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.29

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