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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 40.50 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 40.50 and 25.52 is: 38.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 40.50 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/40.50 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 40.50 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 1,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033.36/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.37

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