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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 38.96 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 38.96 and 25.12 is: 37.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 38.96 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/38.96 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 38.96 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.68/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.47

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