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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 59.23 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 59.23 and 26.55 is: 36.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 59.23 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/59.23 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 59.23 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 1,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572.56/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.64

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