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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 35.90 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 35.90 and 18.25 is: 25.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 35.90 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/35.90 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 35.90 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.00/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.19

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