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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.40, 57.48 and 26.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.40, 57.48 and 26.95 is: 40.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.40 : 57.48 = 26.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.40/57.48 = 26.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.40x = 57.48 × 26.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.40x = 1,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.09/38.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.34

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