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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 48.85 and 26.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 48.85 and 26.20 is: 36.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 48.85 = 26.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/48.85 = 26.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 48.85 × 26.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.87/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.16

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