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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 52.70 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 52.70 and 26.54 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 52.70 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/52.70 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 52.70 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.66/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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