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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.45, 58.58 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.45, 58.58 and 26.08 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.45 : 58.58 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.45/58.58 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.45x = 58.58 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.45x = 1,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.77/42.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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