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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 37.11 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 37.11 and 25.75 is: 35.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 37.11 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/37.11 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 37.11 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.58/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.59

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