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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 53.75 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 53.75 and 26.74 is: 40.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 53.75 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/53.75 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 53.75 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 1,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437.28/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.26

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