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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 38.88 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 38.88 and 25.40 is: 37.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 38.88 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/38.88 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 38.88 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.55/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.87

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