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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.74, 185.60 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.74, 185.60 and 32.44 is: 48.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.74 : 185.60 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.74/185.60 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.74x = 185.60 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.74x = 6,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,020.95/123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.66

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