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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 39.89 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 39.89 and 26.43 is: 39.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 39.89 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/39.89 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 39.89 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 1,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054.29/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.66

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