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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.78, 47.94 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.78, 47.94 and 23.84 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.78 : 47.94 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.78/47.94 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.78x = 47.94 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.78x = 1,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.14/34.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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