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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.44, 44.80 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.44, 44.80 and 22.12 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.44 : 44.80 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.44/44.80 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.44x = 44.80 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.44x = 990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.98/32.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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