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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.64, 47.46 and 32.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.64, 47.46 and 32.22 is: 44.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.64 : 47.46 = 32.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.64/47.46 = 32.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.64x = 47.46 × 32.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.64x = 1,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.16/34.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.14

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