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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.38, 59.86 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.38, 59.86 and 26.13 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.38 : 59.86 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.38/59.86 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.38x = 59.86 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.38x = 1,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.84/43.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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