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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.73, 47.92 and 20.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.73, 47.92 and 20.17 is: 27.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.73 : 47.92 = 20.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.73/47.92 = 20.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.73x = 47.92 × 20.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.73x = 966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.45/34.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.83

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