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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.36, 44.69 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.36, 44.69 and 22 is: 30.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.36 : 44.69 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.36/44.69 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.36x = 44.69 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.36x = 983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.07/32.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.38

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