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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.82, 53.55 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.82, 53.55 and 26.53 is: 36.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.82 : 53.55 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.82/53.55 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.82x = 53.55 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.82x = 1,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.55/38.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.59

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