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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 64.49 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 64.49 and 26.93 is: 40.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 64.49 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/64.49 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 64.49 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736.72/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.44

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