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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 36.60 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 36.60 and 25.08 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 36.60 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/36.60 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 36.60 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.93/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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