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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.42, 47.52 and 26.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.42, 47.52 and 26.20 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.42 : 47.52 = 26.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.42/47.52 = 26.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.42x = 47.52 × 26.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.42x = 1,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.02/34.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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