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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 35.89 and 25.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 35.89 and 25.57 is: 35.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 35.89 = 25.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/35.89 = 25.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 35.89 × 25.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.71/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.19

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