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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 49.62 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 49.62 and 26.24 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 49.62 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/49.62 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 49.62 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.03/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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