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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.39, 47.46 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.39, 47.46 and 27.82 is: 38.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.39 : 47.46 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.39/47.46 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.39x = 47.46 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.39x = 1,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.34/34.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.39

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