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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.90, 48.17 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.90, 48.17 and 20.35 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.90 : 48.17 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.90/48.17 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.90x = 48.17 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.90x = 980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.04/34.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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