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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.49, 47.55 and 27.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.49, 47.55 and 27.14 is: 37.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.49 : 47.55 = 27.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.49/47.55 = 27.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.49x = 47.55 × 27.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.49x = 1,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290.37/34.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.41

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