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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.54, 47.68 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.54, 47.68 and 20.75 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.54 : 47.68 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.54/47.68 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.54x = 47.68 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.54x = 989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.07/34.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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