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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.30, 48.66 and 26.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.30, 48.66 and 26.09 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.30 : 48.66 = 26.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.30/48.66 = 26.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.30x = 48.66 × 26.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.30x = 1,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.54/35.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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