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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.02, 48.31 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.02, 48.31 and 26.14 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.02 : 48.31 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.02/48.31 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.02x = 48.31 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.02x = 1,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262.82/35.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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