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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.44, 57.58 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.44, 57.58 and 26.44 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.44 : 57.58 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.44/57.58 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.44x = 57.58 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.44x = 1,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.42/38.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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