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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.66, 47.86 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.66, 47.86 and 27.76 is: 38.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.66 : 47.86 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.66/47.86 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.66x = 47.86 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.66x = 1,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.59/34.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.33

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