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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.90, 40.09 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.90, 40.09 and 25.76 is: 38.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.90 : 40.09 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.90/40.09 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.90x = 40.09 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.90x = 1,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.72/26.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.39

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