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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 53.21 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 53.21 and 26.51 is: 39.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 53.21 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/53.21 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 53.21 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 1,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410.55/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.71

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