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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.86, 54.93 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.86, 54.93 and 26.90 is: 37.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.86 : 54.93 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.86/54.93 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.86x = 54.93 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.86x = 1,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477.62/39.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.07

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