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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.72, 58.94 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.72, 58.94 and 26.31 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.72 : 58.94 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.72/58.94 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.72x = 58.94 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.72x = 1,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550.71/42.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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