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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 38.91 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 38.91 and 25.65 is: 38.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 38.91 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/38.91 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 38.91 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.91/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.15

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