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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.60, 44.96 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.60, 44.96 and 22.22 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.60 : 44.96 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.60/44.96 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.60x = 44.96 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.60x = 999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.18/32.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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