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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 36.77 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 36.77 and 25.74 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 36.77 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/36.77 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 36.77 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 946.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.33/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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