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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 53.04 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 53.04 and 26.38 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 53.04 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/53.04 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 53.04 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.20/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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