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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 48.29 and 26.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 48.29 and 26.92 is: 37.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 48.29 = 26.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/48.29 = 26.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 48.29 × 26.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 1,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299.97/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.05

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