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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.95, 53.91 and 26.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.95, 53.91 and 26.67 is: 39.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.95 : 53.91 = 26.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.95/53.91 = 26.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.95x = 53.91 × 26.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.95x = 1,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437.51/35.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.99

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