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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.16, 54 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.16, 54 and 26.85 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.16 : 54 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.16/54 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.16x = 54 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.16x = 1,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.10/39.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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