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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 36.78 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 36.78 and 25.49 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 36.78 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/36.78 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 36.78 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.52/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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