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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 36.05 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 36.05 and 25.16 is: 34.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 36.05 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/36.05 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 36.05 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.17/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.70

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