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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 36.78 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 36.78 and 25.02 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 36.78 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/36.78 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 36.78 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.24/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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