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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.73, 47.89 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.73, 47.89 and 27.79 is: 38.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.73 : 47.89 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.73/47.89 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.73x = 47.89 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.73x = 1,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331.05/34.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.33

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