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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.59, 51.78 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.59, 51.78 and 27.75 is: 41.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.59 : 51.78 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.59/51.78 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.59x = 51.78 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.59x = 1,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.90/34.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.54

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