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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.77, 36.94 and 25.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.77, 36.94 and 25.99 is: 35.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.77 : 36.94 = 25.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.77/36.94 = 25.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.77x = 36.94 × 25.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.77x = 960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.15/26.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.87

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