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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 50.90 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 50.90 and 26.75 is: 39.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 50.90 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/50.90 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 50.90 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 1,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361.19/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.98

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