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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.02, 52.47 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.02, 52.47 and 26.38 is: 36.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.02 : 52.47 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.02/52.47 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.02x = 52.47 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.02x = 1,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384.16/38.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.41

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