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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.28, 47.24 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.28, 47.24 and 26.11 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.28 : 47.24 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.28/47.24 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.28x = 47.24 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.28x = 1,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.29/34.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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