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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 49.50 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 49.50 and 26.22 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 49.50 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/49.50 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 49.50 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.89/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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