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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.40, 47.47 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.40, 47.47 and 19.85 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.40 : 47.47 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.40/47.47 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.40x = 47.47 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.40x = 942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.28/34.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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