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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 48.79 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 48.79 and 22.38 is: 33.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 48.79 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/48.79 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 48.79 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 1,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.92/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.64

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