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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.98, 48.26 and 27.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.98, 48.26 and 27.74 is: 38.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.98 : 48.26 = 27.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.98/48.26 = 27.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.98x = 48.26 × 27.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.98x = 1,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.35/34.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.26

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