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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.24 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.24 and 26.04 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.24 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.24 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.24 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.57/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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