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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 48.90 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 48.90 and 22.45 is: 33.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 48.90 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/48.90 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 48.90 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 1,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097.81/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.62

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