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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.64, 63.92 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.64, 63.92 and 26.56 is: 39.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.64 : 63.92 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.64/63.92 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.64x = 63.92 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.64x = 1,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697.72/42.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.82

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