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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 53.91 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 53.91 and 26.64 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 53.91 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/53.91 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 53.91 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 1,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.03/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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