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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.87, 58.28 and 26.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.87, 58.28 and 26.00 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.87 : 58.28 = 26.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.87/58.28 = 26.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.87x = 58.28 × 26.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.87x = 1,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.86/38.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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