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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.31, 52.80 and 26.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.31, 52.80 and 26.20 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.31 : 52.80 = 26.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.31/52.80 = 26.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.31x = 52.80 × 26.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.31x = 1,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.36/35.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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