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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 52.61 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 52.61 and 26.46 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 52.61 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/52.61 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 52.61 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391.93/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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