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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 44.30 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 44.30 and 22.27 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 44.30 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/44.30 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 44.30 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.56/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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