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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.39, 52.95 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.39, 52.95 and 26.76 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.39 : 52.95 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.39/52.95 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.39x = 52.95 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.39x = 1,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.94/38.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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