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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 36.24 and 25.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 36.24 and 25.28 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 36.24 = 25.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/36.24 = 25.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 36.24 × 25.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.15/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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