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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 39.95 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 39.95 and 25.66 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 39.95 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/39.95 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 39.95 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 1,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.08/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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