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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.57, 36.59 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.57, 36.59 and 25.67 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.57 : 36.59 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.57/36.59 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.57x = 36.59 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.57x = 938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.95/26.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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