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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.30, 63.34 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.30, 63.34 and 26.84 is: 40.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.30 : 63.34 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.30/63.34 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.30x = 63.34 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.30x = 1,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.05/42.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.19

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