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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.87, 55.00 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.87, 55.00 and 26.06 is: 35.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.87 : 55.00 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.87/55.00 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.87x = 55.00 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.87x = 1,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433.46/39.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.95

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