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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.99, 59.35 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.99, 59.35 and 26.64 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.99 : 59.35 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.99/59.35 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.99x = 59.35 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.99x = 1,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.02/42.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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