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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.18, 79.76 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.18, 79.76 and 26.08 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.18 : 79.76 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.18/79.76 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.18x = 79.76 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.18x = 2,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080.14/53.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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