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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 38.93 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 38.93 and 25.61 is: 38.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 38.93 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/38.93 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 38.93 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.67/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.12

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