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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.27, 36.19 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.27, 36.19 and 25.37 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.27 : 36.19 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.27/36.19 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.27x = 36.19 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.27x = 918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.14/26.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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