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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 59.11 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 59.11 and 26.46 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 59.11 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/59.11 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 59.11 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 1,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.76/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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