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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 37.15 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 37.15 and 25.63 is: 35.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 37.15 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/37.15 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 37.15 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.00/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.38

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