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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 48.78 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 48.78 and 26.17 is: 36.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 48.78 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/48.78 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 48.78 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.45/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.07

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