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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 36.14 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 36.14 and 25.71 is: 35.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 36.14 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/36.14 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 36.14 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.23/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.66

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