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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.55, 53.19 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.55, 53.19 and 26.30 is: 36.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.55 : 53.19 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.55/53.19 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.55x = 53.19 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.55x = 1,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.63/38.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.28

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