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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 45.03 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 45.03 and 22.28 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 45.03 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/45.03 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 45.03 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 1,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.27/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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