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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.52, 57.75 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.52, 57.75 and 26.35 is: 39.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.52 : 57.75 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.52/57.75 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.52x = 57.75 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.52x = 1,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.74/38.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.51

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