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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.22, 51.56 and 27.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.22, 51.56 and 27.61 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.22 : 51.56 = 27.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.22/51.56 = 27.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.22x = 51.56 × 27.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.22x = 1,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.43/34.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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