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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.66, 52.16 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.66, 52.16 and 26.15 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.66 : 52.16 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.66/52.16 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.66x = 52.16 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.66x = 1,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.72/34.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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