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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.71, 47.87 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.71, 47.87 and 26.94 is: 37.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.71 : 47.87 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.71/47.87 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.71x = 47.87 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.71x = 1,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.24/34.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.15

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