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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 39.95 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 39.95 and 25 is: 37.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 39.95 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/39.95 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 39.95 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.75/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.32

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