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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 57.35 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 57.35 and 26.83 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 57.35 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/57.35 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 57.35 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.57/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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