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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.55, 47.63 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.55, 47.63 and 32.96 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.55 : 47.63 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.55/47.63 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.55x = 47.63 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.55x = 1,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.48/34.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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