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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.42, 44.75 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.42, 44.75 and 22.74 is: 31.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.42 : 44.75 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.42/44.75 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.42x = 44.75 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.42x = 1,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017.62/32.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.39

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