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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.01, 46.94 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.01, 46.94 and 26.79 is: 36.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.01 : 46.94 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.01/46.94 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.01x = 46.94 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.01x = 1,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257.52/34.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.98

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