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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 52.98 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 52.98 and 26.31 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 52.98 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/52.98 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 52.98 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.90/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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