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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.75, 39.80 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.75, 39.80 and 26.06 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.75 : 39.80 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.75/39.80 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.75x = 39.80 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.75x = 1,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.05/26.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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