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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.04, 50.82 and 26.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.04, 50.82 and 26.39 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.04 : 50.82 = 26.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.04/50.82 = 26.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.04x = 50.82 × 26.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.04x = 1,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341.14/34.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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