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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.42, 47.48 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.42, 47.48 and 26.24 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.42 : 47.48 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.42/47.48 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.42x = 47.48 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.42x = 1,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.88/34.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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