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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 49.43 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 49.43 and 26.14 is: 36.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 49.43 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/49.43 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 49.43 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.72/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.10

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