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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 49.13 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 49.13 and 26.98 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 49.13 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/49.13 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 49.13 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 1,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.53/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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