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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 38.98 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 38.98 and 25.23 is: 37.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 38.98 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/38.98 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 38.98 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.34/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.55

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