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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 44.28 and 22.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 44.28 and 22.36 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 44.28 = 22.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/44.28 = 22.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 44.28 × 22.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.10/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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