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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 51.76 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 51.76 and 27.02 is: 40.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 51.76 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/51.76 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 51.76 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.56/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.36

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