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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 47.04 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 47.04 and 21.15 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 47.04 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/47.04 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 47.04 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994.90/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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