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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32, 47.91 and 22.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32, 47.91 and 22.36 is: 33.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32 : 47.91 = 22.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32/47.91 = 22.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32x = 47.91 × 22.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32x = 1,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.27/32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.48

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