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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.29, 39.16 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.29, 39.16 and 26.02 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.29 : 39.16 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.29/39.16 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.29x = 39.16 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.29x = 1,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.94/26.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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