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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.02, 56.88 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.02, 56.88 and 26 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.02 : 56.88 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.02/56.88 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.02x = 56.88 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.02x = 1,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478.88/38.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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