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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.22, 48.56 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.22, 48.56 and 30.26 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.22 : 48.56 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.22/48.56 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.22x = 48.56 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.22x = 1,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.26/32.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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