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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.86, 58.30 and 26.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.86, 58.30 and 26.91 is: 40.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.86 : 58.30 = 26.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.86/58.30 = 26.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.86x = 58.30 × 26.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.86x = 1,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568.79/38.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.37

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