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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.22, 47.05 and 32.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.22, 47.05 and 32.74 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.22 : 47.05 = 32.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.22/47.05 = 32.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.22x = 47.05 × 32.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.22x = 1,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.22/34.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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