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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.14, 54.08 and 26.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.14, 54.08 and 26.86 is: 37.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.14 : 54.08 = 26.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.14/54.08 = 26.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.14x = 54.08 × 26.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.14x = 1,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452.59/39.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.11

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