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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 47.76 and 32.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 47.76 and 32.22 is: 44.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 47.76 = 32.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/47.76 = 32.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 47.76 × 32.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.83/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.41

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