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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 39.99 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 39.99 and 25.12 is: 37.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 39.99 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/39.99 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 39.99 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 1,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.69/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.62

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