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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.17, 47.17 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.17, 47.17 and 19.63 is: 27.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.17 : 47.17 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.17/47.17 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.17x = 47.17 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.17x = 925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.65/34.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.09

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