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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.85, 48.03 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.85, 48.03 and 27.56 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.85 : 48.03 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.85/48.03 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.85x = 48.03 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.85x = 1,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.47/34.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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