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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.88, 49.46 and 26.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.88, 49.46 and 26.68 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.88 : 49.46 = 26.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.88/49.46 = 26.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.88x = 49.46 × 26.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.88x = 1,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.58/35.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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