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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 54.26 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 54.26 and 35.56 is: 53.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 54.26 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/54.26 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 54.26 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929.21/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.63

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