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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.48, 47.57 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.48, 47.57 and 20.66 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.48 : 47.57 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.48/47.57 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.48x = 47.57 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.48x = 982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.80/34.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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