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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 44.28 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 44.28 and 24.32 is: 33.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 44.28 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/44.28 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 44.28 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 1,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.89/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.57

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