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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 32.96 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 32.96 and 22.12 is: 32.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 32.96 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/32.96 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 32.96 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.08/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.92

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