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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.18, 64.64 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.18, 64.64 and 26.07 is: 39.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.18 : 64.64 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.18/64.64 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.18x = 64.64 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.18x = 1,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685.23/43.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.03

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