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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 53.18 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 53.18 and 26.44 is: 39.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 53.18 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/53.18 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 53.18 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.08/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.70

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