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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 53.64 and 26.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 53.64 and 26.61 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 53.64 = 26.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/53.64 = 26.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 53.64 × 26.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 1,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.36/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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