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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.23, 47.16 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.23, 47.16 and 27.75 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.23 : 47.16 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.23/47.16 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.23x = 47.16 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.23x = 1,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.69/34.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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