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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 37.11 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 37.11 and 25.44 is: 35.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 37.11 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/37.11 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 37.11 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.08/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.28

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