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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.95, 37.24 and 25.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.95, 37.24 and 25.51 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.95 : 37.24 = 25.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.95/37.24 = 25.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.95x = 37.24 × 25.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.95x = 949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.84/26.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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