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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.88, 55.01 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.88, 55.01 and 26.07 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.88 : 55.01 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.88/55.01 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.88x = 55.01 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.88x = 1,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433.97/39.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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