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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.98, 48.36 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.98, 48.36 and 32.94 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.98 : 48.36 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.98/48.36 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.98x = 48.36 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.98x = 1,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.98/34.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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