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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.36, 51.48 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.36, 51.48 and 27.60 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.36 : 51.48 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.36/51.48 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.36x = 51.48 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.36x = 1,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.85/34.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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