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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.51, 47.56 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.51, 47.56 and 27.51 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.51 : 47.56 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.51/47.56 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.51x = 47.56 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.51x = 1,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.38/34.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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