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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 39.89 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 39.89 and 25.44 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 39.89 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/39.89 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 39.89 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 1,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014.67/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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