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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 44.73 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 44.73 and 30.22 is: 41.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 44.73 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/44.73 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 44.73 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 1,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351.74/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.40

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