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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.90, 49.50 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.90, 49.50 and 26.07 is: 35.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.90 : 49.50 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.90/49.50 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.90x = 49.50 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.90x = 1,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290.47/35.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.95

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