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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 39.62 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 39.62 and 25.20 is: 37.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 39.62 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/39.62 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 39.62 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.49/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.61

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