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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.58, 59.36 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.58, 59.36 and 26.12 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.58 : 59.36 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.58/59.36 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.58x = 59.36 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.58x = 1,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550.50/39.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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