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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.34, 58.43 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.34, 58.43 and 26.80 is: 36.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.34 : 58.43 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.34/58.43 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.34x = 58.43 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.34x = 1,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.92/42.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.98

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