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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 39.21 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 39.21 and 25.48 is: 38.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 39.21 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/39.21 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 39.21 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.07/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.40

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