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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 58.30 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 58.30 and 26.07 is: 39.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 58.30 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/58.30 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 58.30 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 1,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.88/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.04

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