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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 49.10 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 49.10 and 22.53 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 49.10 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/49.10 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 49.10 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.24/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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