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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.91, 48.13 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.91, 48.13 and 26.71 is: 36.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.91 : 48.13 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.91/48.13 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.91x = 48.13 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.91x = 1,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285.48/34.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.82

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