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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 52.68 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 52.68 and 26.05 is: 39.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 52.68 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/52.68 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 52.68 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 1,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372.31/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.11

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