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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.34, 36.45 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.34, 36.45 and 25.98 is: 35.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.34 : 36.45 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.34/36.45 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.34x = 36.45 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.34x = 946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.97/26.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.95

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