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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 53.90 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 53.90 and 26.79 is: 36.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 53.90 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/53.90 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 53.90 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 1,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.85/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.94

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