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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.88, 49.40 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.88, 49.40 and 22.74 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.88 : 49.40 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.88/49.40 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.88x = 49.40 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.88x = 1,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123.36/32.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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