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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 53.61 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 53.61 and 26.72 is: 40.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 53.61 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/53.61 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 53.61 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.46/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.06

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