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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.40, 48.62 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.40, 48.62 and 22.24 is: 33.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.40 : 48.62 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.40/48.62 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.40x = 48.62 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.40x = 1,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.31/32.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.37

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