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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.23, 47.22 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.23, 47.22 and 26.02 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.23 : 47.22 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.23/47.22 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.23x = 47.22 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.23x = 1,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228.66/34.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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