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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.24, 64.84 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.24, 64.84 and 26.13 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.24 : 64.84 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.24/64.84 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.24x = 64.84 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.24x = 1,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694.27/43.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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