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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 53.35 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 53.35 and 26.37 is: 36.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 53.35 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/53.35 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 53.35 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.77/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.39

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