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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 44.28 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 44.28 and 22.41 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 44.28 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/44.28 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 44.28 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.31/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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