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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 53.38 and 26.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 53.38 and 26.58 is: 39.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 53.38 = 26.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/53.38 = 26.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 53.38 × 26.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 1,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418.84/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.83

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