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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.80, 53.67 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.80, 53.67 and 26.17 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.80 : 53.67 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.80/53.67 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.80x = 53.67 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.80x = 1,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404.54/35.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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