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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 44.28 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 44.28 and 23.94 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 44.28 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/44.28 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 44.28 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.06/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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