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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.46, 57.54 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.46, 57.54 and 26.40 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.46 : 57.54 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.46/57.54 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.46x = 57.54 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.46x = 1,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.06/38.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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