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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.44, 44.72 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.44, 44.72 and 22.08 is: 30.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.44 : 44.72 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.44/44.72 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.44x = 44.72 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.44x = 987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.42/32.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.44

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