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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 52.67 and 26.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 52.67 and 26.09 is: 39.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 52.67 = 26.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/52.67 = 26.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 52.67 × 26.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 1,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.77/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.11

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