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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.64, 47.73 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.64, 47.73 and 26.44 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.64 : 47.73 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.64/47.73 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.64x = 47.73 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.64x = 1,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.98/34.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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