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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 58.88 and 23.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 58.88 and 23.26 is: 32.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 58.88 = 23.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/58.88 = 23.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 58.88 × 23.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 1,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.31/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.10

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