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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 52.68 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 52.68 and 38.13 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 52.68 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/52.68 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 52.68 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 2,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008.69/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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