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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 49.13 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 49.13 and 22.56 is: 33.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 49.13 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/49.13 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 49.13 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.22/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.96

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