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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.11, 44.31 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.11, 44.31 and 23.92 is: 33.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.11 : 44.31 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.11/44.31 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.11x = 44.31 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.11x = 1,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059.90/32.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.01

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