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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.90, 45.45 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.90, 45.45 and 23.22 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.90 : 45.45 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.90/45.45 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.90x = 45.45 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.90x = 1,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055.35/32.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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