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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 36.77 and 25.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 36.77 and 25.83 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 36.77 = 25.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/36.77 = 25.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 36.77 × 25.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.64/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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