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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.10, 47.05 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.10, 47.05 and 19.55 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.10 : 47.05 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.10/47.05 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.10x = 47.05 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.10x = 919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.64/34.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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