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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.26, 81.34 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.26, 81.34 and 26.84 is: 40.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.26 : 81.34 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.26/81.34 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.26x = 81.34 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.26x = 2,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183.17/54.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.24

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