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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.68, 49.19 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.68, 49.19 and 26.93 is: 37.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.68 : 49.19 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.68/49.19 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.68x = 49.19 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.68x = 1,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.69/35.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.13

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