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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.21, 39.39 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.21, 39.39 and 25.82 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.21 : 39.39 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.21/39.39 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.21x = 39.39 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.21x = 1,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017.05/26.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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