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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.75, 59.57 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.75, 59.57 and 26.31 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.75 : 59.57 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.75/59.57 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.75x = 59.57 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.75x = 1,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567.50/39.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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