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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.07, 46.87 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.07, 46.87 and 27.88 is: 38.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.07 : 46.87 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.07/46.87 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.07x = 46.87 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.07x = 1,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.55/34.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.35

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