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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.44, 39.36 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.44, 39.36 and 26 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.44 : 39.36 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.44/39.36 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.44x = 39.36 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.44x = 1,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.36/26.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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