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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.38, 36.17 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.38, 36.17 and 25.84 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.38 : 36.17 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.38/36.17 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.38x = 36.17 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.38x = 934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.63/26.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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