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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.53, 47.67 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.53, 47.67 and 26.83 is: 37.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.53 : 47.67 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.53/47.67 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.53x = 47.67 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.53x = 1,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.10/34.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.05

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