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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.37, 44.62 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.37, 44.62 and 22 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.37 : 44.62 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.37/44.62 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.37x = 44.62 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.37x = 981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.64/32.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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