To convert 26cm to inches, we will use the conversion factor of 1 inch = 2.54cm. This means that for every 1 inch, there are 2.54cm. Using this information, we can set up a proportion to solve for the unknown number of inches.
Step 1: Write the given information in a proportion. In this case, we have:
1 inch / 2.54cm = x inches / 26cm
Step 2: Cross-multiply the values in the proportion. This means we will multiply the numerator of the first fraction (1 inch) by the denominator of the second fraction (26cm) and vice versa.
1 inch * 26cm = 26cm
2.54cm * x inches = 2.54x inches
Step 3: Set the two resulting equations equal to each other.
26cm = 2.54x inches
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 2.54.
x = 26cm / 2.54 = 10.24 inches
Therefore, 26cm is equal to 10.24 inches. You can check your answer by multiplying 10.24 inches by 2.54cm to see if you get back to 26cm.
Congratulations, you have successfully converted 26cm to inches using a simple proportion and the conversion factor 1 inch = 2.54cm.