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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 48.56 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 48.56 and 26.94 is: 37.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 48.56 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/48.56 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 48.56 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 1,308.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.07/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.24

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