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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.03, 46.86 and 32.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.03, 46.86 and 32.17 is: 44.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.03 : 46.86 = 32.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.03/46.86 = 32.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.03x = 46.86 × 32.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.03x = 1,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.52/34.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.31

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