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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 47.12 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 47.12 and 19.39 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 47.12 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/47.12 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 47.12 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.44/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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