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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 37.15 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 37.15 and 25.27 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 37.15 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/37.15 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 37.15 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.62/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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