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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.75, 53.45 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.75, 53.45 and 26.47 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.75 : 53.45 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.75/53.45 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.75x = 53.45 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.75x = 1,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.56/38.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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