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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 46.96 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 46.96 and 32.08 is: 44.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 46.96 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/46.96 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 46.96 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506.24/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.22

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