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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.83, 47.98 and 32.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.83, 47.98 and 32.87 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.83 : 47.98 = 32.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.83/47.98 = 32.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.83x = 47.98 × 32.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.83x = 1,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.10/34.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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