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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.68, 51.90 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.68, 51.90 and 27.84 is: 41.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.68 : 51.90 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.68/51.90 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.68x = 51.90 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.68x = 1,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444.90/34.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.66

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