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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 47.17 and 32.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 47.17 and 32.88 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 47.17 = 32.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/47.17 = 32.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 47.17 × 32.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550.95/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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