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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.57, 47.68 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.57, 47.68 and 22.27 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.57 : 47.68 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.57/47.68 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.57x = 47.68 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.57x = 1,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061.72/34.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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