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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.80, 54.83 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.80, 54.83 and 26.84 is: 36.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.80 : 54.83 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.80/54.83 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.80x = 54.83 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.80x = 1,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471.43/39.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.98

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