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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.26, 58.90 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.26, 58.90 and 26.40 is: 39.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.26 : 58.90 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.26/58.90 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.26x = 58.90 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.26x = 1,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.96/39.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.61

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