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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 39.21 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 39.21 and 25.14 is: 37.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 39.21 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/39.21 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 39.21 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.74/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.72

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