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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 49.60 and 26.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 49.60 and 26.61 is: 36.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 49.60 = 26.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/49.60 = 26.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 49.60 × 26.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.86/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.72

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