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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 48.06 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 48.06 and 9.22 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 48.06 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/48.06 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 48.06 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.87/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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