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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.40, 47.48 and 27.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.40, 47.48 and 27.10 is: 37.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.40 : 47.48 = 27.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.40/47.48 = 27.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.40x = 47.48 × 27.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.40x = 1,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.71/34.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.40

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