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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.93, 48.25 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.93, 48.25 and 26.73 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.93 : 48.25 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.93/48.25 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.93x = 48.25 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.93x = 1,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.76/34.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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