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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.71, 57.93 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.71, 57.93 and 26.54 is: 39.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.71 : 57.93 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.71/57.93 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.71x = 57.93 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.71x = 1,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.46/38.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.72

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