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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.61, 53.25 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.61, 53.25 and 26.93 is: 37.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.61 : 53.25 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.61/53.25 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.61x = 53.25 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.61x = 1,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433.76/38.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.13

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