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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.23, 47.10 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.23, 47.10 and 26.94 is: 37.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.23 : 47.10 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.23/47.10 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.23x = 47.10 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.23x = 1,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268.87/34.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.07

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