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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.69, 53.35 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.69, 53.35 and 26.25 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.69 : 53.35 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.69/53.35 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.69x = 53.35 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.69x = 1,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.44/38.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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