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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 58.26 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 58.26 and 38.57 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 58.26 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/58.26 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 58.26 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 2,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247.09/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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