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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 53.86 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 53.86 and 26.78 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 53.86 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/53.86 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 53.86 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 1,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.24/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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