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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 53.12 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 53.12 and 26.24 is: 36.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 53.12 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/53.12 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 53.12 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.47/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.16

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