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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.87, 48.09 and 27.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.87, 48.09 and 27.04 is: 37.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.87 : 48.09 = 27.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.87/48.09 = 27.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.87x = 48.09 × 27.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.87x = 1,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.35/34.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.29

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