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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.14, 44.33 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.14, 44.33 and 22.68 is: 31.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.14 : 44.33 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.14/44.33 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.14x = 44.33 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.14x = 1,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005.40/32.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.28

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