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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.05, 58.66 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.05, 58.66 and 26.23 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.05 : 58.66 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.05/58.66 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.05x = 58.66 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.05x = 1,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.44/39.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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