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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.15, 52.63 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.15, 52.63 and 26.50 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.15 : 52.63 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.15/52.63 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.15x = 52.63 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.15x = 1,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.70/38.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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