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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 40.25 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 40.25 and 25.65 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 40.25 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/40.25 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 40.25 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 1,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.28/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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