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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 40.08 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 40.08 and 25.29 is: 38.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 40.08 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/40.08 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 40.08 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 1,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.62/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.09

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