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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 39.66 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 39.66 and 25.38 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 39.66 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/39.66 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 39.66 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 1,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006.57/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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