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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 52.80 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 52.80 and 26.14 is: 39.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 52.80 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/52.80 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 52.80 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.19/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.14

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