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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.77, 58.99 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.77, 58.99 and 26.40 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.77 : 58.99 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.77/58.99 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.77x = 58.99 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.77x = 1,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557.41/42.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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