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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 36.93 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 36.93 and 25.58 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 36.93 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/36.93 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 36.93 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.67/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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