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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.75, 54.86 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.75, 54.86 and 26.84 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.75 : 54.86 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.75/54.86 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.75x = 54.86 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.75x = 1,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.03/39.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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