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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 48.68 and 26.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 48.68 and 26.61 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 48.68 = 26.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/48.68 = 26.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 48.68 × 26.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 1,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295.37/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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