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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 40.30 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 40.30 and 25.35 is: 38.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 40.30 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/40.30 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 40.30 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 1,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.40/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.05

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