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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 58.02 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 58.02 and 36.26 is: 54.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 58.02 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/58.02 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 58.02 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 2,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103.81/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.42

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