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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.10, 46.99 and 27.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.10, 46.99 and 27.17 is: 37.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.10 : 46.99 = 27.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.10/46.99 = 27.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.10x = 46.99 × 27.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.10x = 1,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.72/34.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.44

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