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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.44, 47.55 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.44, 47.55 and 32.91 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.44 : 47.55 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.44/47.55 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.44x = 47.55 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.44x = 1,564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564.87/34.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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