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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.28, 54.18 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.28, 54.18 and 26.32 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.28 : 54.18 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.28/54.18 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.28x = 54.18 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.28x = 1,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.02/39.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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