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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.97, 37.25 and 25.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.97, 37.25 and 25.46 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.97 : 37.25 = 25.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.97/37.25 = 25.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.97x = 37.25 × 25.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.97x = 948.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.07/26.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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