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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 48.76 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 48.76 and 22.45 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 48.76 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/48.76 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 48.76 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094.66/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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