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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.09, 59.45 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.09, 59.45 and 26.72 is: 36.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.09 : 59.45 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.09/59.45 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.09x = 59.45 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.09x = 1,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.50/43.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.86

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