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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.11, 51.12 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.11, 51.12 and 26.07 is: 39.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.11 : 51.12 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.11/51.12 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.11x = 51.12 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.11x = 1,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.70/34.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.07

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