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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 39.43 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 39.43 and 25.42 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 39.43 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/39.43 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 39.43 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 1,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002.31/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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