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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 53.13 and 26.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 53.13 and 26.41 is: 39.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 53.13 = 26.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/53.13 = 26.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 53.13 × 26.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.16/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.64

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