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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 44.90 and 22.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 44.90 and 22.85 is: 31.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 44.90 = 22.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/44.90 = 22.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 44.90 × 22.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,025.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.63/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.52

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