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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.52, 48.88 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.52, 48.88 and 22.44 is: 33.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.52 : 48.88 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.52/48.88 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.52x = 48.88 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.52x = 1,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096.88/32.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.73

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