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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.98, 45.50 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.98, 45.50 and 25.22 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.98 : 45.50 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.98/45.50 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.98x = 45.50 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.98x = 1,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.16/32.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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