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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 35.64 and 25.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 35.64 and 25.80 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 35.64 = 25.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/35.64 = 25.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 35.64 × 25.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.51/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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