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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.17, 64.73 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.17, 64.73 and 26.90 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.17 : 64.73 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.17/64.73 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.17x = 64.73 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.17x = 1,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741.22/43.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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