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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 53.32 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 53.32 and 26.70 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 53.32 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/53.32 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 53.32 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 1,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.64/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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