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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.95, 52.47 and 32.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.95, 52.47 and 32.97 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.95 : 52.47 = 32.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.95/52.47 = 32.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.95x = 52.47 × 32.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.95x = 1,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.94/34.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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