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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.83, 51.96 and 27.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.83, 51.96 and 27.99 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.83 : 51.96 = 27.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.83/51.96 = 27.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.83x = 51.96 × 27.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.83x = 1,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.36/34.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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