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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 35.98 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 35.98 and 25.30 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 35.98 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/35.98 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 35.98 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.29/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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