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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.39, 47.44 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.39, 47.44 and 26.90 is: 37.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.39 : 47.44 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.39/47.44 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.39x = 47.44 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.39x = 1,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.14/34.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.11

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