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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 38.94 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 38.94 and 25.14 is: 37.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 38.94 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/38.94 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 38.94 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.95/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.51

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