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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 47.03 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 47.03 and 19.52 is: 26.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 47.03 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/47.03 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 47.03 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.05/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.94

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