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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 57.65 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 57.65 and 26.30 is: 39.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 57.65 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/57.65 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 57.65 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 1,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.78/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.38

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