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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.59, 52.08 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.59, 52.08 and 26.64 is: 40.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.59 : 52.08 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.59/52.08 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.59x = 52.08 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.59x = 1,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387.41/34.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.11

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