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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 47.00 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 47.00 and 19.50 is: 26.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 47.00 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/47.00 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 47.00 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.40/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.91

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