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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.77, 54.89 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.77, 54.89 and 26.84 is: 37.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.77 : 54.89 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.77/54.89 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.77x = 54.89 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.77x = 1,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473.04/39.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.04

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