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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 35.56 and 25.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 35.56 and 25.60 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 35.56 = 25.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/35.56 = 25.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 35.56 × 25.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.34/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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