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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 36.65 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 36.65 and 25.69 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 36.65 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/36.65 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 36.65 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.54/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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