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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.64, 52 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.64, 52 and 26.12 is: 39.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.64 : 52 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.64/52 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.64x = 52 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.64x = 1,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.24/34.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.21

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