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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 50.94 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 50.94 and 22.04 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 50.94 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/50.94 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 50.94 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.72/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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