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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 44.21 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 44.21 and 22.19 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 44.21 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/44.21 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 44.21 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.02/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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