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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 53.61 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 53.61 and 26.84 is: 40.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 53.61 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/53.61 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 53.61 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438.89/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.09

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