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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 64.02 and 40.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 64.02 and 40.26 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 64.02 = 40.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/64.02 = 40.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 64.02 × 40.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 2,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577.45/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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