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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.20, 39.50 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.20, 39.50 and 25.20 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.20 : 39.50 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.20/39.50 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.20x = 39.50 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.20x = 995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.40/26.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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