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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.99, 58.37 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.99, 58.37 and 26.12 is: 39.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.99 : 58.37 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.99/58.37 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.99x = 58.37 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.99x = 1,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.31/38.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.10

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