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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.20, 58.80 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.20, 58.80 and 26.40 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.20 : 58.80 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.20/58.80 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.20x = 58.80 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.20x = 1,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.32/39.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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