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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 35.68 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 35.68 and 26.10 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 35.68 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/35.68 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 35.68 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.25/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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