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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.15, 47.13 and 19.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.15, 47.13 and 19.60 is: 27.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.15 : 47.13 = 19.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.15/47.13 = 19.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.15x = 47.13 × 19.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.15x = 923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.41/34.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.04

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