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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 59.94 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 59.94 and 26.43 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 59.94 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/59.94 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 59.94 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 1,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583.99/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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