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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.31, 57.45 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.31, 57.45 and 26.89 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.31 : 57.45 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.31/57.45 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.31x = 57.45 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.31x = 1,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544.79/38.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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