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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 55.16 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 55.16 and 26.15 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 55.16 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/55.16 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 55.16 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 1,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.21/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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