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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.33, 47.38 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.33, 47.38 and 19.78 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.33 : 47.38 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.33/47.38 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.33x = 47.38 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.33x = 937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.18/34.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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