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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.34, 36.08 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.34, 36.08 and 25.32 is: 34.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.34 : 36.08 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.34/36.08 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.34x = 36.08 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.34x = 913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.42/26.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.68

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