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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 49.29 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 49.29 and 26.51 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 49.29 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/49.29 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 49.29 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 1,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.43/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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