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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 53.82 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 53.82 and 26.10 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 53.82 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/53.82 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 53.82 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404.70/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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