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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.39, 47.45 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.39, 47.45 and 20.58 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.39 : 47.45 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.39/47.45 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.39x = 47.45 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.39x = 976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.52/34.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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