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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 38.93 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 38.93 and 25.10 is: 37.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 38.93 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/38.93 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 38.93 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.14/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.42

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