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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.44, 48.95 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.44, 48.95 and 26.22 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.44 : 48.95 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.44/48.95 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.44x = 48.95 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.44x = 1,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.09/35.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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