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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 39 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 39 and 25.44 is: 38.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 39 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/39 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 39 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.16/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.10

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