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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.35, 48.43 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.35, 48.43 and 22.15 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.35 : 48.43 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.35/48.43 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.35x = 48.43 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.35x = 1,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072.72/32.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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