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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.51, 57.63 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.51, 57.63 and 26.51 is: 39.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.51 : 57.63 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.51/57.63 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.51x = 57.63 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.51x = 1,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.77/38.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.67

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