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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 35.64 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 35.64 and 25.92 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 35.64 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/35.64 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 35.64 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.79/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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