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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 38.67 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 38.67 and 26.01 is: 38.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 38.67 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/38.67 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 38.67 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 1,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005.81/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.58

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