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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 36.88 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 36.88 and 25.42 is: 34.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 36.88 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/36.88 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 36.88 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.30/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.86

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