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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.16, 59.54 and 26.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.16, 59.54 and 26.81 is: 36.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.16 : 59.54 = 26.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.16/59.54 = 26.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.16x = 59.54 × 26.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.16x = 1,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595.97/43.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.98

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