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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 48.64 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 48.64 and 26.50 is: 36.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 48.64 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/48.64 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 48.64 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 1,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288.96/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.58

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