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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.47, 44.79 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.47, 44.79 and 22.12 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.47 : 44.79 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.47/44.79 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.47x = 44.79 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.47x = 990.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.75/32.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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