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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.22, 59.65 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.22, 59.65 and 26.63 is: 36.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.22 : 59.65 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.22/59.65 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.22x = 59.65 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.22x = 1,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.11/43.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.74

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