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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.61, 51.81 and 27.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.61, 51.81 and 27.86 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.61 : 51.81 = 27.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.61/51.81 = 27.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.61x = 51.81 × 27.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.61x = 1,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.06/34.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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