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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.38, 57.44 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.38, 57.44 and 26.94 is: 40.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.38 : 57.44 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.38/57.44 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.38x = 57.44 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.38x = 1,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547.43/38.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.32

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