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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.96, 48.27 and 27.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.96, 48.27 and 27.70 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.96 : 48.27 = 27.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.96/48.27 = 27.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.96x = 48.27 × 27.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.96x = 1,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337.08/34.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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