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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.74, 47.97 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.74, 47.97 and 26.98 is: 37.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.74 : 47.97 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.74/47.97 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.74x = 47.97 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.74x = 1,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.16/34.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.25

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