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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.14, 35.87 and 25.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.14, 35.87 and 25.24 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.14 : 35.87 = 25.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.14/35.87 = 25.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.14x = 35.87 × 25.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.14x = 905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.36/26.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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