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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.73, 59.49 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.73, 59.49 and 26.16 is: 39.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.73 : 59.49 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.73/59.49 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.73x = 59.49 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.73x = 1,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556.26/39.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.17

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