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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 44.60 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 44.60 and 22.64 is: 31.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 44.60 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/44.60 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 44.60 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.41/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.27

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