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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.04, 47.03 and 26.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.04, 47.03 and 26.29 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.04 : 47.03 = 26.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.04/47.03 = 26.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.04x = 47.03 × 26.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.04x = 1,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.42/34.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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