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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.39, 36.40 and 25.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.39, 36.40 and 25.70 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.39 : 36.40 = 25.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.39/36.40 = 25.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.39x = 36.40 × 25.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.39x = 935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.49/26.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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