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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.24, 51.42 and 26.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.24, 51.42 and 26.20 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.24 : 51.42 = 26.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.24/51.42 = 26.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.24x = 51.42 × 26.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.24x = 1,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.20/34.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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