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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.80, 49.16 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.80, 49.16 and 22.64 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.80 : 49.16 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.80/49.16 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.80x = 49.16 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.80x = 1,112.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.98/32.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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