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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 53.20 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 53.20 and 26.83 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 53.20 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/53.20 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 53.20 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 1,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.46/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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