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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 35.99 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 35.99 and 25.23 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 35.99 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/35.99 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 35.99 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.90/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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