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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.49, 58.61 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.49, 58.61 and 26.11 is: 36.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.49 : 58.61 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.49/58.61 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.49x = 58.61 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.49x = 1,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.31/42.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.02

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