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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.84, 36.89 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.84, 36.89 and 25.64 is: 35.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.84 : 36.89 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.84/36.89 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.84x = 36.89 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.84x = 945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.86/26.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.24

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