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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.11, 52.60 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.11, 52.60 and 26.44 is: 36.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.11 : 52.60 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.11/52.60 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.11x = 52.60 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.11x = 1,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.74/38.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.49

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