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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.75, 52.17 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.75, 52.17 and 26.11 is: 39.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.75 : 52.17 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.75/52.17 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.75x = 52.17 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.75x = 1,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362.16/34.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.20

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