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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.58, 147.86 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.58, 147.86 and 26.44 is: 39.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.58 : 147.86 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.58/147.86 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.58x = 147.86 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.58x = 3,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909.11/98.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.65

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