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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.27, 51.04 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.27, 51.04 and 32.71 is: 48.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.27 : 51.04 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.27/51.04 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.27x = 51.04 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.27x = 1,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669.26/34.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.72

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