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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 147.92 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 147.92 and 26.47 is: 39.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 147.92 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/147.92 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 147.92 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 3,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915.32/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.71

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