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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 58.93 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 58.93 and 26.33 is: 36.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 58.93 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/58.93 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 58.93 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.27/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.31

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