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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.18, 64.69 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.18, 64.69 and 26.02 is: 38.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.18 : 64.69 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.18/64.69 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.18x = 64.69 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.18x = 1,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.91/43.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.98

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