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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 39.96 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 39.96 and 26.38 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 39.96 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/39.96 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 39.96 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 1,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054.29/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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