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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 49.10 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 49.10 and 22.05 is: 33.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 49.10 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/49.10 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 49.10 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.66/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.14

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