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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.47, 47.57 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.47, 47.57 and 19.91 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.47 : 47.57 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.47/47.57 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.47x = 47.57 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.47x = 947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.12/34.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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