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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.01, 59.34 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.01, 59.34 and 26.42 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.01 : 59.34 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.01/59.34 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.01x = 59.34 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.01x = 1,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567.91/43.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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