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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 44.94 and 22.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 44.94 and 22.89 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 44.94 = 22.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/44.94 = 22.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 44.94 × 22.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028.68/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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