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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 58.83 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 58.83 and 26.04 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 58.83 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/58.83 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 58.83 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 1,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531.93/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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