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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.76, 48.03 and 32.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.76, 48.03 and 32.78 is: 45.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.76 : 48.03 = 32.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.76/48.03 = 32.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.76x = 48.03 × 32.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.76x = 1,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574.42/34.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.29

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