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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 44.22 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 44.22 and 24.67 is: 34.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 44.22 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/44.22 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 44.22 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 1,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.91/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.04

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