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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.11, 64.70 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.11, 64.70 and 26.01 is: 39.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.11 : 64.70 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.11/64.70 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.11x = 64.70 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.11x = 1,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.72/43.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.03

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