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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.63, 47.81 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.63, 47.81 and 22.35 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.63 : 47.81 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.63/47.81 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.63x = 47.81 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.63x = 1,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.55/34.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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