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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.74, 39.84 and 25.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.74, 39.84 and 25.46 is: 37.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.74 : 39.84 = 25.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.74/39.84 = 25.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.74x = 39.84 × 25.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.74x = 1,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014.33/26.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.93

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