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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 47.03 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 47.03 and 27.95 is: 38.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 47.03 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/47.03 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 47.03 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 1,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314.49/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.60

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