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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 48.36 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 48.36 and 26.48 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 48.36 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/48.36 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 48.36 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280.57/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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