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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.79, 49.34 and 26.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.79, 49.34 and 26.57 is: 36.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.79 : 49.34 = 26.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.79/49.34 = 26.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.79x = 49.34 × 26.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.79x = 1,310.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.58/35.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.62

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