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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 59.07 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 59.07 and 26.47 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 59.07 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/59.07 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 59.07 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 1,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.58/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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