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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 53.09 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 53.09 and 18.26 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 53.09 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/53.09 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 53.09 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.16/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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