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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 53.87 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 53.87 and 26.79 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 53.87 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/53.87 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 53.87 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 1,443.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.04/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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