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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 48.37 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 48.37 and 22.12 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 48.37 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/48.37 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 48.37 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069.59/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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