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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 45.30 and 22.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 45.30 and 22.48 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 45.30 = 22.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/45.30 = 22.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 45.30 × 22.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 1,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.34/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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