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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.45, 36.50 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.45, 36.50 and 25.10 is: 34.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.45 : 36.50 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.45/36.50 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.45x = 36.50 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.45x = 916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.15/26.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.64

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