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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 40.40 and 25.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 40.40 and 25.24 is: 37.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 40.40 = 25.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/40.40 = 25.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 40.40 × 25.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 1,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.70/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.85

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