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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.86, 52.29 and 27.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.86, 52.29 and 27.78 is: 41.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.86 : 52.29 = 27.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.86/52.29 = 27.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.86x = 52.29 × 27.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.86x = 1,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452.62/34.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.67

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