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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 49.16 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 49.16 and 26.85 is: 37.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 49.16 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/49.16 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 49.16 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.95/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.10

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