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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.52, 47.63 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.52, 47.63 and 19.96 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.52 : 47.63 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.52/47.63 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.52x = 47.63 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.52x = 950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.69/34.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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