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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.53, 36.53 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.53, 36.53 and 25.39 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.53 : 36.53 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.53/36.53 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.53x = 36.53 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.53x = 927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.47/26.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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