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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 59.22 and 26.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 59.22 and 26.57 is: 36.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 59.22 = 26.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/59.22 = 26.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 59.22 × 26.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 1,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573.48/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.64

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