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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 36.61 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 36.61 and 25.64 is: 35.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 36.61 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/36.61 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 36.61 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 938.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.57/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.53

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