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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26, 38.71 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26, 38.71 and 25.13 is: 37.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26 : 38.71 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26/38.71 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26x = 38.71 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26x = 972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.78/26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.41

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