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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 53.18 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 53.18 and 26.88 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 53.18 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/53.18 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 53.18 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 1,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.48/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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