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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 35.74 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 35.74 and 25.38 is: 34.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 35.74 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/35.74 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 35.74 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.11/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.82

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