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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 48.33 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 48.33 and 26.37 is: 36.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 48.33 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/48.33 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 48.33 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.46/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.31

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