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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.94, 48.21 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.94, 48.21 and 20.38 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.94 : 48.21 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.94/48.21 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.94x = 48.21 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.94x = 982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.52/34.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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