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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.44, 53.18 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.44, 53.18 and 26.19 is: 39.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.44 : 53.18 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.44/53.18 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.44x = 53.18 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.44x = 1,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392.78/35.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.30

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