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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.14, 38.88 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.14, 38.88 and 25.39 is: 37.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.14 : 38.88 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.14/38.88 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.14x = 38.88 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.14x = 987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.16/26.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.76

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