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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.21, 47.21 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.21, 47.21 and 19.65 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.21 : 47.21 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.21/47.21 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.21x = 47.21 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.21x = 927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.68/34.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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