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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.17, 47.21 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.17, 47.21 and 26.94 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.17 : 47.21 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.17/47.21 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.17x = 47.21 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.17x = 1,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.84/34.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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