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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 38.97 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 38.97 and 25.23 is: 37.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 38.97 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/38.97 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 38.97 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.21/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.80

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