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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 59.98 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 59.98 and 26.87 is: 37.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 59.98 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/59.98 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 59.98 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 1,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611.66/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.08

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