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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 37.06 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 37.06 and 25.34 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 37.06 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/37.06 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 37.06 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.85/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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