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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 45.03 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 45.03 and 22.26 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 45.03 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/45.03 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 45.03 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002.37/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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