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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.97, 45.52 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.97, 45.52 and 22.62 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.97 : 45.52 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.97/45.52 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.97x = 45.52 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.97x = 1,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.66/32.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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