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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.01, 46.92 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.01, 46.92 and 22.37 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.01 : 46.92 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.01/46.92 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.01x = 46.92 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.01x = 1,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.49/34.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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