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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 64.44 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 64.44 and 26.64 is: 39.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 64.44 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/64.44 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 64.44 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 1,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716.68/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.99

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