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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.89, 58.35 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.89, 58.35 and 17.50 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.89 : 58.35 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.89/58.35 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.89x = 58.35 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.89x = 1,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.13/38.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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