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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.20, 51.30 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.20, 51.30 and 26.19 is: 39.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.20 : 51.30 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.20/51.30 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.20x = 51.30 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.20x = 1,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343.55/34.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.29

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