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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 44.84 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 44.84 and 22.82 is: 31.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 44.84 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/44.84 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 44.84 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.25/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.45

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