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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.05, 79.61 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.05, 79.61 and 26 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.05 : 79.61 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.05/79.61 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.05x = 79.61 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.05x = 2,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069.86/53.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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