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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.19, 54.04 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.19, 54.04 and 26.75 is: 36.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.19 : 54.04 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.19/54.04 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.19x = 54.04 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.19x = 1,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.57/39.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.89

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