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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35, 52.48 and 26.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35, 52.48 and 26.86 is: 40.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35 : 52.48 = 26.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35/52.48 = 26.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35x = 52.48 × 26.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35x = 1,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409.61/35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.27

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