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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.91, 59.93 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.91, 59.93 and 26.38 is: 39.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.91 : 59.93 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.91/59.93 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.91x = 59.93 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.91x = 1,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.92/39.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.61

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