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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 39.81 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 39.81 and 25.97 is: 38.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 39.81 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/39.81 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 39.81 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 1,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033.67/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.71

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