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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.04, 53.82 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.04, 53.82 and 26.73 is: 36.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.04 : 53.82 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.04/53.82 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.04x = 53.82 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.04x = 1,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438.61/39.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.85

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