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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.12, 46.96 and 32.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.12, 46.96 and 32.03 is: 44.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.12 : 46.96 = 32.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.12/46.96 = 32.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.12x = 46.96 × 32.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.12x = 1,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.89/34.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.08

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