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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 59.23 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 59.23 and 26.56 is: 36.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 59.23 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/59.23 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 59.23 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573.26/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.63

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