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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.21, 35.96 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.21, 35.96 and 25.61 is: 35.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.21 : 35.96 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.21/35.96 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.21x = 35.96 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.21x = 920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.94/26.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.14

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