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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 40.16 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 40.16 and 25.44 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 40.16 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/40.16 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 40.16 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 1,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.67/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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