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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 38.87 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 38.87 and 25.44 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 38.87 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/38.87 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 38.87 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.85/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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