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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.95, 53.70 and 26.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.95, 53.70 and 26.65 is: 36.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.95 : 53.70 = 26.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.95/53.70 = 26.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.95x = 53.70 × 26.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.95x = 1,431.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.11/38.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.74

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