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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.15, 48.53 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.15, 48.53 and 26.98 is: 37.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.15 : 48.53 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.15/48.53 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.15x = 48.53 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.15x = 1,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.56/35.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.26

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