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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 53.16 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 53.16 and 26.22 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 53.16 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/53.16 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 53.16 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 1,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.86/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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