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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 47.96 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 47.96 and 22.27 is: 33.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 47.96 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/47.96 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 47.96 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 1,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.84/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.33

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