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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 44.23 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 44.23 and 22.34 is: 30.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 44.23 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/44.23 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 44.23 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.10/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.82

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