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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.52, 47.60 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.52, 47.60 and 26.33 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.52 : 47.60 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.52/47.60 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.52x = 47.60 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.52x = 1,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252.94/34.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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