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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 46.76 and 32.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 46.76 and 32.70 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 46.76 = 32.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/46.76 = 32.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 46.76 × 32.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.05/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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