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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.70, 47.84 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.70, 47.84 and 27.41 is: 37.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.70 : 47.84 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.70/47.84 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.70x = 47.84 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.70x = 1,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.92/34.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.78

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