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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34, 46.92 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34, 46.92 and 22.50 is: 31.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 46.92 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/46.92 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 46.92 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055.70/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.05

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