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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 37.05 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 37.05 and 25.77 is: 35.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 37.05 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/37.05 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 37.05 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.65/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.41

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