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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 44.94 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 44.94 and 22.93 is: 31.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 44.94 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/44.94 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 44.94 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 1,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.47/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.56

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