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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 37.18 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 37.18 and 25.02 is: 34.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 37.18 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/37.18 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 37.18 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.18/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.51

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