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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 39.54 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 39.54 and 25.22 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 39.54 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/39.54 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 39.54 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.20/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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