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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 59.26 and 23.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 59.26 and 23.53 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 59.26 = 23.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/59.26 = 23.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 59.26 × 23.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 1,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.42/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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