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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.22, 54.12 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.22, 54.12 and 26.76 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.22 : 54.12 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.22/54.12 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.22x = 54.12 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.22x = 1,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.98/39.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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