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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 39.94 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 39.94 and 25.92 is: 38.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 39.94 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/39.94 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 39.94 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 1,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035.24/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.69

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