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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.17, 59.55 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.17, 59.55 and 26.78 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.17 : 59.55 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.17/59.55 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.17x = 59.55 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.17x = 1,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.45/43.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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