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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 53.67 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 53.67 and 26.79 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 53.67 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/53.67 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 53.67 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437.82/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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