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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 57.08 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 57.08 and 26.11 is: 39.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 57.08 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/57.08 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 57.08 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489.94/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.16

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