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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.59, 57.93 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.59, 57.93 and 26.53 is: 39.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.59 : 57.93 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.59/57.93 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.59x = 57.93 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.59x = 1,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536.88/38.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.83

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