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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.04, 46.96 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.04, 46.96 and 20.22 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.04 : 46.96 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.04/46.96 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.04x = 46.96 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.04x = 949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.53/34.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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