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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 39.97 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 39.97 and 26.30 is: 39.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 39.97 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/39.97 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 39.97 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 1,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051.34/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.37

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