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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 36.66 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 36.66 and 25.47 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 36.66 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/36.66 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 36.66 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.60/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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