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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.24, 35.96 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.24, 35.96 and 25.29 is: 34.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.24 : 35.96 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.24/35.96 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.24x = 35.96 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.24x = 909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.30/26.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.66

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