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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32, 44.10 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32, 44.10 and 23.27 is: 32.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32 : 44.10 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32/44.10 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32x = 44.10 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32x = 1,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026.21/32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.07

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