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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.90, 55 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.90, 55 and 26.94 is: 37.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.90 : 55 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.90/55 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.90x = 55 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.90x = 1,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481.70/39.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.14

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