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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.99 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.99 and 26.27 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.99 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.99 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.99 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 1,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576.22/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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