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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 58.51 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 58.51 and 26.14 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 58.51 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/58.51 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 58.51 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.45/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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