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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.26, 54 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.26, 54 and 36 is: 49.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.26 : 54 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.26/54 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.26x = 54 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.26x = 1,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944/39.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.52

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