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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.18, 44.35 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.18, 44.35 and 23.99 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.18 : 44.35 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.18/44.35 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.18x = 44.35 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.18x = 1,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.96/32.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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