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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 36.93 and 25.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 36.93 and 25.62 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 36.93 = 25.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/36.93 = 25.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 36.93 × 25.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.15/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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