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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 36.02 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 36.02 and 25.74 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 36.02 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/36.02 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 36.02 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.15/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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