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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.57, 54.62 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.57, 54.62 and 26.63 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.57 : 54.62 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.57/54.62 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.57x = 54.62 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.57x = 1,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.53/39.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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