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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.38, 48.50 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.38, 48.50 and 22.08 is: 33.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.38 : 48.50 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.38/48.50 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.38x = 48.50 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.38x = 1,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.88/32.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.07

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