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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.51, 36.51 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.51, 36.51 and 25.14 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.51 : 36.51 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.51/36.51 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.51x = 36.51 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.51x = 917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.92/26.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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