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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.24, 59.68 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.24, 59.68 and 26 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.24 : 59.68 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.24/59.68 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.24x = 59.68 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.24x = 1,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.68/43.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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