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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 48.74 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 48.74 and 26.16 is: 36.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 48.74 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/48.74 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 48.74 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 1,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.72/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.14

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