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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.23, 52.74 and 26.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.23, 52.74 and 26.62 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.23 : 52.74 = 26.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.23/52.74 = 26.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.23x = 52.74 × 26.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.23x = 1,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.81/35.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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