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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.35, 47.36 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.35, 47.36 and 26.13 is: 36.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.35 : 47.36 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.35/47.36 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.35x = 47.36 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.35x = 1,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237.39/34.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.02

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