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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 48.90 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 48.90 and 26.28 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 48.90 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/48.90 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 48.90 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 1,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285.09/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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