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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 39.36 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 39.36 and 25.39 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 39.36 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/39.36 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 39.36 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.35/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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