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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.19, 54.11 and 26.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.19, 54.11 and 26.09 is: 36.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.19 : 54.11 = 26.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.19/54.11 = 26.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.19x = 54.11 × 26.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.19x = 1,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.73/39.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.02

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