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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.09, 35.97 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.09, 35.97 and 25.75 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.09 : 35.97 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.09/35.97 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.09x = 35.97 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.09x = 925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.92/26.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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