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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.46, 47.42 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.46, 47.42 and 26.25 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.46 : 47.42 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.46/47.42 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.46x = 47.42 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.46x = 1,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.78/34.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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