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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 38.84 and 25.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 38.84 and 25.36 is: 37.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 38.84 = 25.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/38.84 = 25.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 38.84 × 25.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.98/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.77

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