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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.32, 36.30 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.32, 36.30 and 25.44 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.32 : 36.30 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.32/36.30 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.32x = 36.30 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.32x = 923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.47/26.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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