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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.63, 49.08 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.63, 49.08 and 26.42 is: 36.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.63 : 49.08 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.63/49.08 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.63x = 49.08 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.63x = 1,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.69/35.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.39

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