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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 52.74 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 52.74 and 26.55 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 52.74 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/52.74 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 52.74 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.25/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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