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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.38, 54.32 and 26.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.38, 54.32 and 26.26 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.38 : 54.32 = 26.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.38/54.32 = 26.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.38x = 54.32 × 26.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.38x = 1,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.38/39.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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