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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.11, 64.60 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.11, 64.60 and 26.01 is: 38.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.11 : 64.60 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.11/64.60 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.11x = 64.60 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.11x = 1,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680.25/43.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.98

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