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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.59, 47.73 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.59, 47.73 and 19.05 is: 26.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.59 : 47.73 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.59/47.73 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.59x = 47.73 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.59x = 909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.21/34.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.29

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