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Let's break down the problem step by step:

The church bell rang for **38 seconds** and produced as many chimes as **10 times the interval** between two consecutive chimes. We need to find the time it will take to sound **7 chimes**.

### Step 1: Let’s define the time between two consecutive chimes as \( t \).

According to the problem, the number of chimes is **10 times the interval**, meaning:
\[
\text{Number of chimes} = 10t
\]
We are given that the total ringing time is **38 seconds**, and this time includes all the intervals between consecutive chimes. For **\( n \) chimes**, there are \( n - 1 \) intervals.

Thus, for **10t chimes**, the total time is:
\[
(10t - 1) \cdot t = 38 \quad \text{seconds}.
\]

### Step 2: Solve for \( t \).

For **10 chimes**, the total number of intervals is \( 10 - 1 = 9 \). So, the equation becomes:
\[
9t = 38.
\]
Solving for \( t \):
\[
t = \frac{38}{9} \approx 4.22 \ \text{seconds}.
\]

### Step 3: Calculate the time for 7 chimes.

For 7 chimes, there are \( 7 - 1 = 6 \) intervals. The total time required for 7 chimes is:
\[
6t = 6 \times 4.22 \approx 25.32 \ \text{seconds}.
\]

However, this is incorrect based on the problem answer choices, so let’s reanalyze.

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El campanario de una iglesia estuvo tocando durante 38 s., tiempo en el cual se escucharon tantas campanadas como 10 veces el tiempo, en segundos, que transcurre de campanada en campanada. ¿Qué tiempo empleará este campanario para tocar 7 campanadas?

This math problem involves calculating how long it takes for a church bell to chime 7 times based on a previous interval. The total time for 10 chimes is given, and the relationship between the number of chimes and the intervals is explored. The problem demonstrates the application of linear equations and time intervals.

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