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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.60, 57.90 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.60, 57.90 and 26.60 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.60 : 57.90 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.60/57.90 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.60x = 57.90 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.60x = 1,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.14/38.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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