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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.34, 64.89 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.34, 64.89 and 26.19 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.34 : 64.89 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.34/64.89 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.34x = 64.89 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.34x = 1,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699.47/43.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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