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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 47.97 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 47.97 and 22.95 is: 34.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 47.97 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/47.97 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 47.97 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 1,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100.91/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.36

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