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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 53.26 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 53.26 and 26.88 is: 40.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 53.26 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/53.26 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 53.26 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.66/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.46

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