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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.30, 48.69 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.30, 48.69 and 26.07 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.30 : 48.69 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.30/48.69 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.30x = 48.69 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.30x = 1,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.35/35.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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