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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.10, 47.03 and 26.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.10, 47.03 and 26.81 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.10 : 47.03 = 26.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.10/47.03 = 26.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.10x = 47.03 × 26.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.10x = 1,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260.51/34.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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