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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.22, 48.35 and 20.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.22, 48.35 and 20.21 is: 30.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.22 : 48.35 = 20.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.22/48.35 = 20.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.22x = 48.35 × 20.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.22x = 976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.81/32.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.32

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