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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 53.04 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 53.04 and 26.47 is: 39.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 53.04 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/53.04 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 53.04 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 1,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.97/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.65

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