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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.13, 57.17 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.13, 57.17 and 26.12 is: 39.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.13 : 57.17 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.13/57.17 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.13x = 57.17 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.13x = 1,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.86/38.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.15

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