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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 53.46 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 53.46 and 26.47 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 53.46 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/53.46 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 53.46 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 1,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.95/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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