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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 53.13 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 53.13 and 26.96 is: 40.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 53.13 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/53.13 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 53.13 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 1,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.19/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.36

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