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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.78, 59.01 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.78, 59.01 and 26.38 is: 36.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.78 : 59.01 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.78/59.01 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.78x = 59.01 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.78x = 1,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556.54/42.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.38

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