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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 57.54 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 57.54 and 26.82 is: 40.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 57.54 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/57.54 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 57.54 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 1,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543.22/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.16

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