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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.02, 44.24 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.02, 44.24 and 22.17 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.02 : 44.24 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.02/44.24 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.02x = 44.24 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.02x = 980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.61/32.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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