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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.56, 59.27 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.56, 59.27 and 26.01 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.56 : 59.27 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.56/59.27 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.56x = 59.27 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.56x = 1,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.48/39.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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