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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.77, 47.99 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.77, 47.99 and 27.52 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.77 : 47.99 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.77/47.99 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.77x = 47.99 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.77x = 1,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.68/34.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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