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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 44.36 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 44.36 and 22.93 is: 31.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 44.36 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/44.36 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 44.36 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017.41/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.67

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