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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 47.76 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 47.76 and 22.33 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 47.76 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/47.76 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 47.76 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 1,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.48/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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