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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.12, 46.98 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.12, 46.98 and 32.44 is: 44.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.12 : 46.98 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.12/46.98 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.12x = 46.98 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.12x = 1,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.03/34.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.67

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