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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.80, 59.64 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.80, 59.64 and 26.97 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.80 : 59.64 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.80/59.64 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.80x = 59.64 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.80x = 1,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608.49/39.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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