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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.81, 54.98 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.81, 54.98 and 26.01 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.81 : 54.98 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.81/54.98 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.81x = 54.98 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.81x = 1,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.90/39.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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