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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.78, 47.96 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.78, 47.96 and 22.50 is: 31.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.78 : 47.96 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.78/47.96 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.78x = 47.96 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.78x = 1,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.10/34.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.03

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