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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 44.21 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 44.21 and 22.83 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 44.21 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/44.21 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 44.21 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 1,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.45/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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