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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 35.89 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 35.89 and 25.23 is: 34.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 35.89 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/35.89 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 35.89 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.72/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.82

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