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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.61, 59.34 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.61, 59.34 and 26.74 is: 40.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.61 : 59.34 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.61/59.34 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.61x = 59.34 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.61x = 1,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586.75/39.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.06

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