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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 46.95 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 46.95 and 26.27 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 46.95 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/46.95 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 46.95 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.38/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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