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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.38, 47.46 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.38, 47.46 and 22.74 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.38 : 47.46 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.38/47.46 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.38x = 47.46 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.38x = 1,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.42/34.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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