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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 53.75 and 26.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 53.75 and 26.61 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 53.75 = 26.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/53.75 = 26.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 53.75 × 26.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,430.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.29/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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