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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.55, 47.66 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.55, 47.66 and 26.76 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.55 : 47.66 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.55/47.66 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.55x = 47.66 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.55x = 1,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.25/34.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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