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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.44, 63.66 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.44, 63.66 and 26.51 is: 39.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.44 : 63.66 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.44/63.66 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.44x = 63.66 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.44x = 1,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687.31/42.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.76

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