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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.82, 64.08 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.82, 64.08 and 26.56 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.82 : 64.08 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.82/64.08 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.82x = 64.08 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.82x = 1,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.90/42.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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