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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 35.95 and 25.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 35.95 and 25.51 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 35.95 = 25.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/35.95 = 25.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 35.95 × 25.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.08/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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