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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.38, 48.86 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.38, 48.86 and 26.27 is: 36.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.38 : 48.86 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.38/48.86 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.38x = 48.86 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.38x = 1,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.60/35.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.28

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