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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.22, 48.36 and 20.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.22, 48.36 and 20.78 is: 31.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.22 : 48.36 = 20.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.22/48.36 = 20.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.22x = 48.36 × 20.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.22x = 1,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.99/32.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.19

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