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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.02, 46.97 and 27.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.02, 46.97 and 27.92 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.02 : 46.97 = 27.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.02/46.97 = 27.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.02x = 46.97 × 27.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.02x = 1,311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311.03/34.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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