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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.58, 54.61 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.58, 54.61 and 26.47 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.58 : 54.61 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.58/54.61 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.58x = 54.61 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.58x = 1,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.53/39.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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