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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 39.74 and 25.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 39.74 and 25.80 is: 38.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 39.74 = 25.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/39.74 = 25.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 39.74 × 25.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 1,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.29/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.40

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