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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.95, 36.98 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.95, 36.98 and 25.67 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.95 : 36.98 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.95/36.98 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.95x = 36.98 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.95x = 949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.28/26.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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