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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 37.10 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 37.10 and 25.19 is: 34.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 37.10 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/37.10 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 37.10 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.43/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.80

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