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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.83, 49.24 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.83, 49.24 and 22.65 is: 33.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.83 : 49.24 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.83/49.24 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.83x = 49.24 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.83x = 1,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.93/32.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.96

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