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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 36.93 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 36.93 and 25.13 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 36.93 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/36.93 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 36.93 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 927.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.87/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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