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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.64, 54.66 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.64, 54.66 and 26.74 is: 36.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.64 : 54.66 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.64/54.66 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.64x = 54.66 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.64x = 1,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461.61/39.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.87

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