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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.48, 58.56 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.48, 58.56 and 26.93 is: 37.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.48 : 58.56 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.48/58.56 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.48x = 58.56 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.48x = 1,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.02/42.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.12

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