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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.54, 54.59 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.54, 54.59 and 27.26 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.54 : 54.59 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.54/54.59 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.54x = 54.59 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.54x = 1,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.71/39.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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