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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 52.44 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 52.44 and 26.52 is: 36.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 52.44 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/52.44 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 52.44 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.71/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.60

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