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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.27, 57.39 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.27, 57.39 and 26.08 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.27 : 57.39 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.27/57.39 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.27x = 57.39 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.27x = 1,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496.90/38.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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