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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.32, 54.26 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.32, 54.26 and 26.40 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.32 : 54.26 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.32/54.26 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.32x = 54.26 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.32x = 1,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.46/39.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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