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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 55 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 55 and 26.04 is: 35.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 55 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/55 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 55 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 1,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.20/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.94

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