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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.36, 63.60 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.36, 63.60 and 26.16 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.36 : 63.60 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.36/63.60 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.36x = 63.60 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.36x = 1,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663.78/42.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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