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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.60, 45.02 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.60, 45.02 and 22.27 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.60 : 45.02 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.60/45.02 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.60x = 45.02 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.60x = 1,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002.54/32.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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