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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.40, 47.47 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.40, 47.47 and 18.86 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.40 : 47.47 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.40/47.47 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.40x = 47.47 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.40x = 895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.04/34.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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