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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.64, 49.14 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.64, 49.14 and 26.90 is: 37.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.64 : 49.14 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.64/49.14 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.64x = 49.14 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.64x = 1,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.62/35.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.08

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