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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 47.82 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 47.82 and 22.21 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 47.82 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/47.82 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 47.82 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.08/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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