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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 38.95 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 38.95 and 25.42 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 38.95 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/38.95 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 38.95 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 990.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.11/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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