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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.55, 54.56 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.55, 54.56 and 26.46 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.55 : 54.56 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.55/54.56 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.55x = 54.56 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.55x = 1,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.66/39.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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