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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.81, 48 and 26.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.81, 48 and 26.61 is: 36.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.81 : 48 = 26.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.81/48 = 26.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.81x = 48 × 26.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.81x = 1,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277.28/34.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.70

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