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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.24, 47.24 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.24, 47.24 and 19.68 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.24 : 47.24 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.24/47.24 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.24x = 47.24 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.24x = 929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.68/34.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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