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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 39.84 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 39.84 and 26.56 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 39.84 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/39.84 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 39.84 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 1,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.15/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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