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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.97, 48.24 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.97, 48.24 and 27.18 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.97 : 48.24 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.97/48.24 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.97x = 48.24 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.97x = 1,311.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311.16/34.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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