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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.96, 64.40 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.96, 64.40 and 26.89 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.96 : 64.40 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.96/64.40 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.96x = 64.40 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.96x = 1,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.81/42.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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