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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.86, 48.11 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.86, 48.11 and 27.07 is: 37.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.86 : 48.11 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.86/48.11 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.86x = 48.11 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.86x = 1,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.34/34.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.36

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