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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.31, 54.26 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.31, 54.26 and 26.38 is: 36.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.31 : 54.26 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.31/54.26 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.31x = 54.26 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.31x = 1,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.38/39.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.41

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