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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 48.72 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 48.72 and 22.33 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 48.72 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/48.72 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 48.72 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.92/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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