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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.47, 36.33 and 25.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.47, 36.33 and 25.57 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.47 : 36.33 = 25.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.47/36.33 = 25.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.47x = 36.33 × 25.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.47x = 928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.96/26.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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