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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.49, 47.57 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.49, 47.57 and 22.19 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.49 : 47.57 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.49/47.57 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.49x = 47.57 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.49x = 1,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055.62/34.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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