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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.10, 47.10 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.10, 47.10 and 27.24 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.10 : 47.10 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.10/47.10 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.10x = 47.10 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.10x = 1,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.02/34.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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