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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43, 59.39 and 26.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43, 59.39 and 26.67 is: 36.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43 : 59.39 = 26.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43/59.39 = 26.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43x = 59.39 × 26.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43x = 1,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583.93/43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.84

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