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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.47, 36.31 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.47, 36.31 and 25.59 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.47 : 36.31 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.47/36.31 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.47x = 36.31 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.47x = 929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.17/26.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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