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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 39.08 and 25.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 39.08 and 25.24 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 39.08 = 25.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/39.08 = 25.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 39.08 × 25.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.38/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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