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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.53, 47.65 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.53, 47.65 and 22.55 is: 31.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.53 : 47.65 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.53/47.65 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.53x = 47.65 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.53x = 1,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074.51/34.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.12

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