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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.58, 65.38 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.58, 65.38 and 26.46 is: 39.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.58 : 65.38 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.58/65.38 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.58x = 65.38 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.58x = 1,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.95/43.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.70

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