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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.56, 44.91 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.56, 44.91 and 22.21 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.56 : 44.91 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.56/44.91 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.56x = 44.91 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.56x = 997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.45/32.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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