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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.51, 51.72 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.51, 51.72 and 26.37 is: 39.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.51 : 51.72 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.51/51.72 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.51x = 51.72 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.51x = 1,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.86/34.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.52

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