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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.61, 54.57 and 26.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.61, 54.57 and 26.65 is: 36.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.61 : 54.57 = 26.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.61/54.57 = 26.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.61x = 54.57 × 26.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.61x = 1,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.22/39.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.72

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