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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 48.22 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 48.22 and 34.01 is: 46.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 48.22 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/48.22 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 48.22 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 1,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639.64/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.49

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