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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.56, 47.66 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.56, 47.66 and 20.74 is: 28.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.56 : 47.66 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.56/47.66 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.56x = 47.66 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.56x = 988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.47/34.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.60

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