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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.90, 37.08 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.90, 37.08 and 25.94 is: 35.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.90 : 37.08 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.90/37.08 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.90x = 37.08 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.90x = 961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.86/26.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.76

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