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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.73, 47.93 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.73, 47.93 and 26.01 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.73 : 47.93 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.73/47.93 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.73x = 47.93 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.73x = 1,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246.72/34.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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