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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.32, 39.52 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.32, 39.52 and 25.88 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.32 : 39.52 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.32/39.52 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.32x = 39.52 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.32x = 1,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022.78/26.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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