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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.45, 53.09 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.45, 53.09 and 26.79 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.45 : 53.09 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.45/53.09 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.45x = 53.09 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.45x = 1,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422.35/35.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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