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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.22, 47.20 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.22, 47.20 and 23.30 is: 32.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.22 : 47.20 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.22/47.20 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.22x = 47.20 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.22x = 1,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.76/34.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.14

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