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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.46, 57.72 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.46, 57.72 and 26.45 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.46 : 57.72 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.46/57.72 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.46x = 57.72 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.46x = 1,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.41/38.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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