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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.85, 45.37 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.85, 45.37 and 22.52 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.85 : 45.37 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.85/45.37 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.85x = 45.37 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.85x = 1,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.73/32.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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