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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.30, 47.33 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.30, 47.33 and 19.55 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.30 : 47.33 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.30/47.33 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.30x = 47.33 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.30x = 925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.30/34.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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