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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.01, 46.95 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.01, 46.95 and 23.66 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.01 : 46.95 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.01/46.95 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.01x = 46.95 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.01x = 1,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110.69/34.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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