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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.20, 48.78 and 34.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.20, 48.78 and 34.20 is: 48.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.20 : 48.78 = 34.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.20/48.78 = 34.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.20x = 48.78 × 34.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.20x = 1,668.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.28/34.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.78

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