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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 49.10 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 49.10 and 22.04 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 49.10 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/49.10 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 49.10 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 1,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.16/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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