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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.66, 51.93 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.66, 51.93 and 22.62 is: 33.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.66 : 51.93 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.66/51.93 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.66x = 51.93 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.66x = 1,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174.66/34.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.89

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