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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.51, 53.24 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.51, 53.24 and 26.87 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.51 : 53.24 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.51/53.24 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.51x = 53.24 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.51x = 1,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.36/35.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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