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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.17, 47.16 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.17, 47.16 and 19.62 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.17 : 47.16 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.17/47.16 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.17x = 47.16 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.17x = 925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.28/34.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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