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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.68, 47.85 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.68, 47.85 and 19.14 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.68 : 47.85 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.68/47.85 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.68x = 47.85 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.68x = 915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.74/34.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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