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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.93, 49.59 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.93, 49.59 and 26.11 is: 36.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.93 : 49.59 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.93/49.59 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.93x = 49.59 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.93x = 1,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.79/35.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.04

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