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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 48.35 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 48.35 and 24.22 is: 36.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 48.35 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/48.35 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 48.35 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.04/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.38

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