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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 49.21 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 49.21 and 26.46 is: 36.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 49.21 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/49.21 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 49.21 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 1,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.03/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.49

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