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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 36.06 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 36.06 and 25.54 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 36.06 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/36.06 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 36.06 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.97/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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