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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.03, 46.98 and 32.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.03, 46.98 and 32.01 is: 44.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.03 : 46.98 = 32.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.03/46.98 = 32.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.03x = 46.98 × 32.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.03x = 1,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.65/34.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.18

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