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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 39.79 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 39.79 and 25.55 is: 38.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 39.79 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/39.79 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 39.79 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 1,016.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016.63/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.05

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