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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 52.92 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 52.92 and 26.27 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 52.92 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/52.92 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 52.92 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.14/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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