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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.78, 52.10 and 26.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.78, 52.10 and 26.18 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.78 : 52.10 = 26.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.78/52.10 = 26.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.78x = 52.10 × 26.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.78x = 1,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.98/34.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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