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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 36.15 and 25.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 36.15 and 25.95 is: 35.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 36.15 = 25.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/36.15 = 25.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 36.15 × 25.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.13/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.59

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