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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 53.01 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 53.01 and 26.22 is: 39.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 53.01 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/53.01 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 53.01 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 1,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.95/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.32

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