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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 40.56 and 25.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 40.56 and 25.26 is: 38.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 40.56 = 25.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/40.56 = 25.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 40.56 × 25.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 1,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.55/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.12

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