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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.43, 58.53 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.43, 58.53 and 26.90 is: 37.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.43 : 58.53 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.43/58.53 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.43x = 58.53 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.43x = 1,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574.46/42.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.11

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