Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35, 48.32 and 26.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35, 48.32 and 26.36 is: 36.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35 : 48.32 = 26.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35/48.32 = 26.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35x = 48.32 × 26.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35x = 1,273.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,273.72/35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36.39
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