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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.28, 39.45 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.28, 39.45 and 25.89 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.28 : 39.45 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.28/39.45 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.28x = 39.45 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.28x = 1,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.36/26.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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