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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 51.04 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 51.04 and 32.05 is: 48.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 51.04 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/51.04 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 51.04 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.83/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.00

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