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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.79, 58.19 and 26.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.79, 58.19 and 26.03 is: 39.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.79 : 58.19 = 26.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.79/58.19 = 26.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.79x = 58.19 × 26.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.79x = 1,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.70/38.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.05

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