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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.80, 36.90 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.80, 36.90 and 25.45 is: 35.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.80 : 36.90 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.80/36.90 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.80x = 36.90 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.80x = 939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.11/26.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.04

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