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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.76, 47.97 and 20.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.76, 47.97 and 20.21 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.76 : 47.97 = 20.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.76/47.97 = 20.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.76x = 47.97 × 20.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.76x = 969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.23/34.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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