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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 37.02 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 37.02 and 25.84 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 37.02 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/37.02 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 37.02 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.60/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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