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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.69, 47.76 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.69, 47.76 and 26.45 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.69 : 47.76 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.69/47.76 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.69x = 47.76 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.69x = 1,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.25/34.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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