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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.54, 58.69 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.54, 58.69 and 26.97 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.54 : 58.69 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.54/58.69 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.54x = 58.69 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.54x = 1,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583.02/42.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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